text:
This article's use of external links may not follow Wikipedia's policies or guidelines. (July 2014) |
A-Train | |
Cover art |
Developer(s) | Artdink |
Publisher(s) | Maxis (USA), Ocean Software (Europe) |
Platform(s) | PC, Mac, Amiga, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, FM-7, Mega Drive, MSX2, NES, Sharp X68000, PC Engine, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Virtual Console |
Release date(s) | 1985-Present |
Genre(s) | Vehicle Simulation Game |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Distribution | Cartridge or floppy disk, Compact disc |
A-Train (A列車で行こう Ē Ressha de Ikō?, lit. Let's Take the A-Train) is a series of train simulation video games that were originally developed and published by Japanese game developer Artdink in Japan. The first game in the series was published in 1985.[1] The first release in the United States was Take the A-Train II, published in 1988 by the Seika Corporation under the title Railroad Empire. However, the most well known U.S. release is Take the A-Train III, published in 1992 by Maxis as simply A-Train.
- 1 A-Train (original)
- 2 A-Train II
- 3 A-Train III
- 4 MD A-Train
- 5 A-Train IV
- 6 A-Train 5
- 7 A-Train Z
- 8 A-Train 6
- 9 A-Train 2001
- 10 A-Train The 21st Century
- 11 A-Train i
- 12 A-Train 7
- 13 A-Train EZ
- 14 A-Train HX
- 15 A-Train 8
- 16 A-Train DS
- 17 A-Train 9
- 18 A-Train 3D
- 19 See also
- 20 References
- 21 External links
A-Train (original)[edit]
The first iteration of the A-Train series was released in December 1985 for the FM-7, NEC PC-8801, NEC PC-9801, X1 Turbo, MZ-2500, Famicom and MSX2. A Windows 95/98 port followed in April 2000.
This version should not be confused with the third iteration, which was marketed in the 1990s under the name A-Train.
A-Train II[edit]
The second iteration of the A-Train series was released in July 1988 for the NEC PC-9801 and Sharp X68000. In the USA, it was released under the name Railroad Empire.
A-Train III[edit]
Take the A-Train III (known internationally as "A-Train") is the third game in the A-Train series. It was originally developed and published by Japanese game developer Artdink for Japan, and was later published by Maxis for the United States. It was originally released in December 1990 for the NEC PC-9801, FM Towns Marty, Sharp X68000 and TurboGrafx-16. The USA version was released in October 1992, and the Japanese version was re-released in March 2000 for Windows 95 and 98.
The game places players in command of a railway company. There are no rival companies; the player controls the only one in the city and the game is resultingly fairly open-ended. A-Train III is the first game in the series to make use of near-isometric dimetric projection to present the city, similar to Maxis's SimCity 2000. There are two types of transport that the player's company can take: passengers or building materials. The former is more likely to be profitable, but building materials allow the city to grow.
Wherever the building materials are delivered, they can be taken and used to construct buildings for the city. These start with houses, but eventually, as an area grows, roads, and shops and other buildings are built. These can provide extra revenue for a passenger service, but also allowing the city to develop and grow can be seen as a goal in itself. As well as the buildings built by the computer, in response to the materials being present, the player can construct their own buildings, such as ski resorts and hotels, and make profits from them if the conditions are right.
Artdink ported the A-Train III along with the editor to Windows 95, and published both titles as a package as the 3rd ARTDINK BEST CHOICE title in Japan.
A.III. Map Construction, known internationally as A-Train Construction Set, is an editor that can change existing saved games, or to build landscapes from scratch. It comes with 6 sample maps. Maxis also published A-Train Construction Set with A-Train as a single package in Europe, without the Ocean Software label.
Maxis distribution and ports[edit]
The game was tremendously popular in Japan,[1] thus motivating Maxis to license it for US distribution as A-Train, available for DOS, Macintosh and Amiga platforms. It was released in October 1992, though it sold poorly. Even the release of an add-on pack for the game failed to stir up any real support amongst the gaming community. The game was the first major failure from Maxis.[citation needed]
In spite of the PC version's commercial failure in the US, Maxis later released a PlayStation version in 1996, based on Artdink's AIV: Evolution Global. The PlayStation was a relatively new platform at that point and the game suffered many limitations, such as requiring an entire memory card (expensive at the time) to store a single map. Like the PC version, it proved unsuccessful.
Reception and legacy[edit]
A-Train's isometric, tile-based graphics and animated elements inspired the visual style Maxis went on to adopt for Simcity 2000 in 1993.
Computer Gaming World 's reviewer stated in 1992 that while he enjoyed the financial and management aspects of A-Train, "many people will miss out on a fine program because of a steeply graded learning curve".[2] The game was reviewed in 1992 in Dragon #187 by Hartley, Patricia, and Kirk Lesser in "The Role of Computers" column. The reviewers gave the game 4 out of 5 stars.[3] In 1993 the game received a Codie award from the Software Publishing Association for Best Strategy Program.[4]
MD A-Train[edit]
A Ressha de Ikou MD (A列車で行こうMD?, "MD A-Train") is a simulation game involving the construction of a railroad in order to boost the city's mass transit system.[5] The game was released to an exclusively Japanese market; with no release ever being attempted for the North American or European markets.
The player must use the resources at hand to build a railroad connecting the two ends of a map in each scenario.[5] A train can be controlled throughout the day (05:00-17:00) while building new tracks and stations.[5] Nighttime activities (17:00-05:00) involve changing train schedules to better suit the needs of the player's growing mass transportation hub.[5] New developments will spring up around the tracks and stations.[5] This permits the player to increase the amount of money that can earn; resulting in the increased ability to build railroad tracks and stations for the growing city.[5]
Five scenarios offer a tutorial mode for first-time players, an extremely hard scenario for veterans, and three more scenarios for players in between the two extremes in difficulty levels.[5] Players can play using speeds that range from slow to normal to fast.[5]
A-Train IV[edit]
Released in December 1993 for the NEC PC-9801, FM Towns Marty, Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. It was later re-released on March 17, 2000 for Windows 95 and 98 under the title A-Train 4 15th Anniversary, and again on March 26, 2004 under the name A-Train 4 XP, this time including support for Windows 2000 and XP. Related versions include the Japan-only console launch title release AIV: Evolution in December 1994 for the PS1 and AIV: Evolution Global, released in December 1995 outside Japan, also for the PS1, and re-released in January 2007 for the PSP and PS3 and AIV Network$ (known as C.E.O. in North America) in 1995 for MS-DOS and Windows 3.1.
On release, Famitsu PS scored the Japanese PlayStation version of AIV: Evolution a 27 out of 40.[6] Five months later, Famitsu magazine's Reader Cross Review gave it a 9 out of 10,[7] and the following week Famitsu scored it a 31 out of 40.[8][9]
A-Train 5[edit]
Released in December 1996 for Windows 95. The first A-Train game to use 3D graphics based on the PowerVR game engine, and also the first to be numbered under the Arabic numeral system instead of the Roman numeral system as were the previous 4 games. It was re-released in December 1997 under the DirectX and Direct3D APIs for the Windows release, and at the same time saw its debut on the PS1. The PS1 version was re-released in April 2007 for the PSP and PS3.
A-Train Z[edit]
Released in May 1999 for the PS1. It was re-released on the PSP in June 2006.
A-Train 6[edit]
Released in March 2000 for the PS2. Features improved graphics over A-Train 5 and A-Train Z. It only has 6 "stages" and the user is given a number (like stage one is reach 40000 population) to reach, there is no time limit, you don't even need to make a profit, you start off with ¥10 trillion that decreases when a train moves.
A-Train 2001[edit]
Released in May 2001 for the PS2. An improvement over A-Train 6, the game and its dependencies can be installed and stored in the PlayStation 2 Expansion Bay. Also, for the first time, people were featured in the game. An expansion pack was released in 2002, and continues to boast a strong fan base as of 2011.
A-Train The 21st Century[edit]
Released on June 19, 2003 for Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, and XP. It was basically a Windows port of A-Train 2001.
A-Train i[edit]
Released on the DoCoMo 504i/505i/506i/900 mobile phones as a service planning game and distributed by Hudson Soft. Players had to pay a monthly fee of ¥315 to access the game. The game is now no longer available as of March 2012.
A-Train 7[edit]
A-Train 7 is a railroad simulation for PC platform. It is the successor of A-Train 6. Marketed as the 20th anniversary title for the A-Train series, it revives the urban development game play that had been missing since A-Train 5. It was released on June 26, 2005 for Windows XP and Vista.
Train, Map, Diagram construction expansions were separately released. Each expansion is sold separately, or all 3 bundled with the basic game. Train construction adds the ability to build custom trains, and included 62 pre-built real-life trains. Map construction adds the ability to build custom maps and terrains, and included pre-built cities Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe.
Diagram construction adds the ability to extensively customize train schedules, and included 4 pre-built train types. A7 Bench Mark Test is a benchmarking program based on A-Train 7, available separately on the official site.
Taiwan version[edit]
The international Chinese versions, released by Unalis Corporation, include postcards. In addition, the 'pure white limited edition' (純白夢幻限定版), available in 7-Eleven, includes 10 postcards of Taiwan and Japan railroad scenes, and A-Train 20th Anniversary clipboard.
A-Train EZ[edit]
Released by the mobile phone company au by KDDI on the BREW platform in January 2006 and distributed by Hudson Soft. Similar to A-Train i in that it is also a service planning game. A one-time download fee of ¥525 applies (incl. tax).
A-Train HX[edit]
This section may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: does not meet project guidelines. (October 2009) |
A-Train HX (A列車で行こうHX A Ressha de Ikou HX?) is a railroad simulation for the Xbox 360 and Windows. It was released on December 21, 2006, supporting high definition graphics (720p resolution) and Xbox Live support for uploading and downloading maps and leaderboards. It is also the first title published by Artdink under the A-Train name on the Japanese market.
The gameplay is similar to A-Train 7, but it has a full 3D view that was previously used in A-Train The 21st Century. However, it comes with map editor as a standard feature. Custom maps can be shared through Xbox Live. Additional Xbox Live features includes leaderboards which contain "Total Capital", "Population" and "Time to 1 Trillion Yen" categories for each map. The Xbox Live features can be used with an Xbox Live Silver account.
Artdink offered over 150 types of trains for sale in Xbox Live Marketplace, based on real-life Japanese trains. The game itself comes with the following trains designed by Artdink: AR3 (Commuter), AR4 (Express), AR5 (LimitedExpress), AR7 (LimitedExpress), ARX (LimitedExpress), U-Shape (Subway), DC4 (Cargo), EC6 (CargoExpress), 186Exp (SuperExpress), Linear (SuperExpress).
Achievement points features are also supported.
Windows version[edit]
The Windows port of the A-Train HX includes all the train types from A-Train HX (including Xbox Live Marketplace trains), plus new East Japan Railway Company trains (12 trains), Artdink trains (AR8), Europe trains (14 trains), for a total of 200 trains. There are 10 maps in the game.
Before the release of Taiwan version, publisher TTIME Technology held a paper train model contest for winning the game.[10]
Reception | ||||||
Eurogamer reported that they liked the music in A-Train HX, but concluded that "A-Train HX is badly designed, poorly presented, overly complicated and utterly tedious" giving it a score of just 2/10.[12]
Official Xbox 360 Magazine gave it a slightly better score of 3/10, however they still called it "The most confusing train wreck of a game ever".[13]
A-Train 8[edit]
Released on March 21, 2008 for Windows XP and Windows Vista.
A-Train DS[edit]
Released on April 23, 2009 for Nintendo DS. Even though it was on the DS, it still had the first person view of trains like the others and a stunning sunrise/sunset like the others.
A-Train 9[edit]
The latest iteration of the A-Train series, A-Train 9 was released on February 11, 2010 in Japan, and on March 15, 2012 worldwide by UIG Entertainment under the names The Train Giant in English and Der Bahn Gigant in German. It is compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7, and is also compatible with the said 64-bit versions. Two Japan-only building kits were released, the first on October 8, 2010 and the second on December 23, 2010. The Japan version also includes a 3D patch costing ¥1050 that can be played using 3D glasses, and the German version includes an unofficial patch that adds 200 trains to the game on top of the existing 11 trains. A-Train 9 includes buses and trucks, grouped by distances they travel and the work they manage (e.g. intercity, local, heavy goods, etc.), power plants, Japanese castles and more authentic-looking Japanese buildings.
On December 7, 2012, A-Train 9 Version 2.0: Professional Edition was released in Japan, supporting Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8. It is available in DVD format as well as a software patch which users of the original A-Train 9 can upgrade to. Version 2.0 includes all content from the two expansion packs intended for the original A-Train 9 plus several new buildings and trains, as well as several bug fixes.
Three DLCs were released for The Train Giant starting on August 1, 2012 with "Shanghai". "Boston" and the "Elbe Estuary" were to follow but are impossible to find. "The Train Giant" can be purchased on eBay for about $10 – $15. The version with a "3" on the cover contains the 3 DLCs.
On June 29, 2014 a second new version, entitled A-Train Version 3.0: Railway Simulator was later released. This version was then released worldwide on October 10, 2014 via Steam, although due to licensing issues no trains, except for the fictional ones created by Artdink, are available from the Japanese version.
A-Train 3D[edit]
Originally planned for 2011, A-Train 3D was released in Japan on February 13, 2014 and it was released in North America on April 14, 2015 and in Europe on 16 April as A-Train: City Simulator by Natsume for Nintendo 3DS. E-shop only Pre-orders also received the soundtrack, a brief peek at which is on YouTube (link below).
See also[edit]
- Success Corporation - released A-Train IV
- ^ a b Kevin Gifford (2009-02-18). "Take the A-Train To Your DS". 1UP News. 1UP.com. Retrieved 2009-03-14.
- ^ Trevena, Stanley (September 1992). "Leavin' On That Noonday Train To Chiba". Computer Gaming World. pp. 38–42. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ^ Lesser, Hartley; Lesser, Patricia & Lesser, Kirk (November 1992). "The Role of Computers". Dragon (187): 59–64.
- ^ "Awards - Thy Name Is Controversy". Computer Gaming World. May 1993. p. 146. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h A Ressha de Ikou MD at MobyGames
- ^ PlayStation Cross Review: A. IV. EVOLUTION. PlayStation Tsūshin. No.1. Pg.13. 9 December 1994.
- ^ 読者 クロスレビュー: A.IV. Weekly Famicom Tsūshin. No.333. Pg.34. 5 May 1995.
- ^ PLAYSTATION CROSS REVIEW: A. IV. EVOLUTION. Weekly Famicom Tsūshin. No.333. Pg.22. 5 May 1995.
- ^ おオススメ!! ソフト カタログ!!: A.IV EVOLUTION. Weekly Famicom Tsūshin. No.335. Pg.115. 12–19 May 1995.
- ^ 鐵道紙模型比賽圓滿落幕!
- ^ "A-Train HX Gamerankings Review". GameRankings. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ Gibson, Ellie (2008-06-18). "A-Train HX (Xbox 360)". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ A-Train HX Information - Xbox 360 - The Official Magazine
External links[edit]
Official Websites[edit]
- A-Train III Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train IV Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train 5 Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train 5 for PlayStation Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train Z Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train 6 Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train 2001 Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train The 21st Century Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train 7 Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train HX Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train 8 Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train DS Official Website (Japanese)
- A-Train 9 Official Website (Partially in English) (Japanese)
- A-Train 3D Official Website (Japanese)
Other Sites[edit]
- Artdink Official Website (Japanese)
- [1] A-Train 3D trailer
- [2] Artdink's YouTube channel
- SCROLL issue 09 (with history of Artdink and A-Train series)
- Engliah-language Fansite, Blog and Forum (with walkthrough, guides and associated aspects of Japanese culture)
- 505 Games
- 1985 video games
- Artdink games
- Business simulation games
- Train simulation video games
- Video games with isometric graphics
- Amiga games
- Windows games
- PlayStation games
- PlayStation 2 games
- PlayStation Network games
- NEC PC-8801 games
- NEC PC-9801 games
- MSX games
- Nintendo 3DS games
- Nintendo 3DS eShop games
- Nintendo DS games
- Nintendo Entertainment System games
- TurboGrafx-16 games
- Sega Genesis games
- Sharp X68000 games
- Virtual Console games
- Nintendo DS simulation games
- Xbox 360 games
- Mobile games
- Video game franchises introduced in 1985


text:
Today I'm thankful for:
1. Being able to work part-time. Brian makes enough to support both of us, and this is kind of a big deal to me. My part-time income is completely voluntary and it helps make our life a little easier. I'm not sure I'm cut out for full-time office work, as we've learned over the past three years. I'm so grateful to have a husband who provides enough for us. I'm not sure I tell him this enough.
2. NOT living near forest fires. Tornadoes are scary, but they're here and gone in a flash. You know whether you were hit or not, pretty much immediately. Hurricanes are scary too, but you generally get lots of warning, and they can be tracked. Forest fires don't work that way. They move slowly and are difficult to monitor. You might not know for days or weeks whether your house survived. We see and smell the smoke from the nearby Boulder County forest fires, but the fire isn't a threat to our home. I hear stories every day from people who have lost their homes, who don't know if their houses are even standing, and who don't know what is going to happen to their family when they can access their property and learn the damage.
3. The chilly mornings and evenings. Midday here is still a little swampy and miserable, but the mornings and evenings are nice and chilly. I love old sweatshirts, and there is now a place for them in my wardrobe again. Another thing I love: walking on the cold, dew-covered grass in the morning. My Grandovie used to fuss at me for going around barefoot when it was chilly (for the love of Pete, you'll catch your death of cold) and she bought me I-don't-know-how-many slippers. But to no avail. I'm still that girl who won't wear slippers in the morning.
What's ringing your thankfulness bell this morning?
6 comments:
Great list of things to be thankful for.
1. I'm lucky enough to be able to stay home with our 2 girls. I can't imagine it any other way. I'm not sure I would make it in the office either.
2. We just had an explosion in a city about 40 minutes away (our friends were a half mile away from it), and it set houses on fire. Very scary. Witnesses say they thought it was the end of the world. We do live in earthquake country. That is scary too.
3. Haven't seen the sun all day. Hoping it will come out before summer ends. We've only had a handful of hot days over here, which is unusual.
Have a wonderful weekend.I am thankful for:
The blessing of being a stay at home wife and mama.
The freedom of choice and being allowed to homeschool my children.
Bloggers who know me not but encourage and uplift me like angels.
Many, many more things! Thanks for helping make me reflect on gratitude! I pray you have a fabulous weekend!I am so thankful for a weekend full of accomplishments around the house and for the quiet of the house after the little ones are in bed, Ahhhhhh!
So glad you like your part time job. I have often wished I could get a little something to help out a little, but with home schooling and a husband on call 24/7 it is tough to find anything that works!
Have a blessed weekend!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
We are called to be saints of the ten commandments, who grow daily in the holy love and fear of God. We are called to let this witness shine out in our families and to our friends, in our workplace and in the marketplace, in private and public, whether we are busy or at rest.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
6/13/2013 (1 year ago)
Published in Year of Faith
Keywords: Commandments, Evil, Good, Year of Faith,
HYTHE, KENT, UK (Catholic Online) - "Oh no! I don't follow the Old Testament anymore. That is obsolete. I am modern." I remember hearing my neighbor lady say this as a kid, and thinking that she was way off even as a youngster.
Jesus words in the Gospel today show us that the Old Testament, especially the Law, will never be obsolete. The God who wrote the ten commandments not only on the tablets of stone on Mount Sinai but also on each human heart, became man to clarify that "not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place."
In some sectors of the Church it has been taught that the ten commandments are no longer valid. They misquote St Augustine, saying, "Love and do what you will." As if love meant that you could have the intention to simply be nice and then go ahead and do whatever you want.
Love has a shape and a character. It is like electricity, which has both positive and negative charges. If you love your wife you will never think of turning to another woman, even in your mind, and if you are tempted, the love for her ought to motivate you to discard it quickly and move even closer to her than you were before. If you love God, any temptation against him ought to move you closer to him.
In a time when moral relativism reigns, most Catholics cannot understand the concept of moral absolutes which the ten commandments teach us, which Christ himself lived.
Lying is a mortal evil.
Stealing, even covetous desire, is grave sin.
Blasphemy is not cool, it ends your relationship with God.
Adultery, even in one's heart, is wicked.
Murder, or the wrathful condemnation at its heart, is vile.
Having any kind of sexual relations outside the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman is and always will totally against God's law.
Abortion, contraception, euthanasia, in vitro fertilization, embryonic stem cell research, human cloning, and other aberrations of nature will always be sins against life and He who is Life Itself.
One sin against the commandments is a sin against all of them and eternally ruptures your relationship with God. No amount of justifying oneself before God will do in wiping away these sins, only repentance and seeking reconciliation with him in the Sacrament of Confession. One of the best places of forming the human heart in following the ten commandments is in the confessional. It is here that we encounter Christ's perfection, his justice, his truth, but especially his great mercy in uprooting sin eternally from our hearts.
This is what the ten commandments teach us. This is what our age rails against and is not willing to accept. This is what Jesus Christ has to teach the modern world.
Blessed Pope John Paul II in his encyclical, Veritatis Splendor, reaffirmed the age-old teaching of the Church, the teaching of the Second Vatican Council, the teaching of Jesus Christ himself, said, "not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place."
He pointed out that Christ told the rich young man, as he tells each one of us, when we ask God how it is we ought to live, "Follow the commandments!" Yes it is true, Christ gave us a new commandment, to love one another as he has loved us, but this is only the expression of what the commandments teach and do not negate them but fulfill them. To love God with our whole heart, mind and strength and our neighbor as our very self is again exactly what the commandments teach.
So if anyone says that they love and then do not follow the commandments is a hypocrite and liar. "Whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven."
The ten commandments are still totally and completely binding on every human heart. Our age needs them more than ever. The only way to give these to the world are with people who faithfully live out the law - living witnesses - saints. "Whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven."
We are called to be saints of the ten commandments, who grow daily in the holy love and fear of God. We are called to let this witness shine out in our families and to our friends, in our workplace and in the marketplace, in private and public, whether we are busy or at rest.
May Our Lady, the holy Mother of God and our Mother, help us to live the commandments and turn perpetually away from what is evil.
Father Samuel Medley, SOLT, is a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, and is based in Hythe, Kent, United Kingdom. He speaks to groups around the world on Blessed Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Visit his homily blog http://medleyminute.blogspot.com or his blog on sexual ethics http://loveandresponsibility.org
By Deacon Keith Fournier
It is not accidental that the Bible, from beginning to the end, uses marriage as a metaphor and a symbol to reveal the plan of God for the whole human race. Marriage was God's plan from the beginning as we see in the first book of Genesis. Throughout the Old ... continue reading
By Deacon Keith Fournier
"A sower went out to sow. And, as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for ... continue reading
By Michael Terheyden
How we interpret the Bible is of immense importance! It directly affects what we believe about Christ, the Church, and our faith, but it is also related to many of the grave problems in our society and the world. Yet, despite the gravity of this situation, we have good ... continue reading
By Deacon Keith Fournier
We celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. It is one of many opportunities the Catholic Church year offers to each one of us to consider the creature called time, receive it as a gift, and begin to really live our lives differently. This is one of ... continue reading
By Deacon Keith Fournier
On the Solemnity of the Feast of Christ the King, the Sunday which marks both the end of the Church Year and the end of the Year of Faith, inaugurated by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Pope Francis greeted thousands of the faithful and presided over Holy Mass and the ... continue reading
By Father Randy Sly
Becoming a House of Prayer is the best discipline we can take on. St. Ephraem of Syria states that Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy ... continue reading
By Deacon Keith Fournier
If this day you only knew what makes for peace- but now it is hidden from your eyes. For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides. They will smash you to the ground and your ... continue reading
By Deacon Keith Fournier
In Jesus Christ, the Kingdom has been inaugurated. Upon his return it will be made complete and fully manifested in a new heaven and a new earth. We are members of the Body of Christ which makes it present here and now - as seed and sign for a world which is in labor. ... continue reading
By Deacon Keith Fournier
On this Feast of the Presentation of Mary, let us make the choice to surrender ourselves to the same Lord who Joachim and Ann honored when they presented their dear daughter in the temple. Their daughter, Mary, became the Second Eve. The New Creation was born through ... continue reading
By Fr Samuel Medley, SOLT
I got off the subway at Termini station and went up to the busy streets of Rome. I had to walk past the place where all the prostitutes gathered. I looked down at the street and began to pray in fear. Suddenly I heard a feminine voice say, "Be a man!" ... continue reading


text:
RE: Marrakech to Erg Chebbi tour
I'd recommend a trip with Omar at cameltrekking.com.
We left Marrakech by landrover, drove over the atlas mountains, stopped at Ait Benhaddou, Valley of roses and then stayed in the Dades Gorge in a riad byt the river. The second day we visited the Todra Gorge and then picked up camels from Merzouga, trekked out into the Erg Chebbi sand seas and had a meal and drumming party round the fire before sleeping in Berber tents.
The prices were very reasonable (130 euros pp) and the Berber guides and drivers were fantastic. If you e mail me I can forward you some photos if you like,
RachelBe the first to rate this answer!
Re: Marrakech to Erg Chebbi tour
Hi, id recommend Abdul at africaoverlandtours.com
Be the first to rate this answer!
- 1


text:
3D Modeling, Fabrication and Illustration
Library Home ||
Full Table of Contents ||
Suggest a Link ||
Library Help
http://www.sover.net/~tlongtin/ | |
Tom Longtin | |
Mathematically based models and examples of creating accurate patterns for non-convex polyhedra when material thickness is a concern. Links to illustrations of: Stained Glass Prototypes; VRML; Tensegrity Structures; Oc-Tet Truss Space Frames; Mechanical Models; 3D Puzzle Prototypes; Knots, Loops and Tubes; Hilbert Paths and More Knots; Compound Miter Bevel Joints. | |
Levels: | College, Research |
Languages: | English |
Resource Types: | Graphics |
Math Topics: | Higher-Dimensional Geometry, Topology |
[Privacy Policy] [Terms of Use]
© 1994- Drexel University. All rights reserved.
The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Drexel University School of Education.


text:
Schools in Walsh, CO
About Walsh Schools
- There are 2 K-12 schools in Walsh, CO, including 2 public schools. Walsh public schools belong to one districts, Walsh School District NO. RE-1.
- There are 1 Walsh elementary school, 1 Walsh middle school, 1 Walsh high school and 1 Walsh preschool school.
Contact Education.com with questions or feedback about SchoolFinder.
Please note, if you wish to speak to someone at the school, you must contact the school directly.


text:
World's first stainless steel baby bottles – safe, strong and sustainable
By Jude Garvey
September 22, 2009
Given the concerns and controversy about plastic baby bottles containing bisphenol A (BPA) and other toxins, it was only a matter of time that an alternative product was sourced to manufacture baby bottles. OrganicKidz stainless steel baby bottles are free from BPA, PVC and Phtalates and are durable, unbreakable and 100% recyclable.
The Canadian government has banned the use of BPA to manufacture baby bottles and whilst the FDA has not officially advised that parents should stop using bottles that are made from BPA-containing plastic, they do recommend that concerned parents should source other baby bottle alternatives.
OrganicKidz baby bottles are lightweight and safe to use in the dishwasher and, unlike a glass bottle, won't break if junior throws one on the floor in a huff. They are available in three sizes – a 4 and 7oz single hulled version which can be warmed easily and a 9oz vacuum insulated bottle that keeps baby's drink cold for up to five hours. The bottles are scratch-resistant, so they help keep bacteria at bay, and they can be used with most narrow-necked nipples. The 2oz lid is useful as a measuring cup and there's a range of different colors and designs.
Available from Babynaturopathics, prices start at USD $19.35 (approx.) for the 4oz bottle.
Via BabyBites
Or Login with Facebook:
- Features
- Reviews
- Aircraft
- Architecture
- Around The Home
- Automotive
- Bicycles
- Children
- Computers
- Digital Cameras
- Electronics
- Environment
- Games
- Good Thinking
- Health and Wellbeing
- Holiday Destinations
- Home Entertainment
- Inventors and Remarkable People
- Laptops
- Marine
- Medical
- Military
- Mobile Technology
- Motorcycles
- Music
- Outdoors
- Pets
- Robotics
- Science
- Space
- Sports
- Telecommunications
- Urban Transport
- Wearable Electronics


text:
Forums → News, Feedback and Suggestions
Posted Jul 13, '12 at 2:03pm
15,425 posts
one thing to think about is there are ppl of all ages on here so there need to be some rooms off limits to the younger users so teens and adults can speak more freely
4,299 posts
Posted Aug 19, '12 at 2:04pm
28 posts
I aggree with Salvidian. However, i think that there should be multiple chat rooms so people could talk with other people about the same idea. here are my ideas for chat room types:1: Gaming (talk about Xbox, Wii, PS3, but no flash.)2: Flash gaming (talk about online games, including AG and Certain MMOs.)3: ModernWorld (news, politics, ect.)4: ProTalk (chat with developers [if the developer wants to do this] about games, ideas, and overall feedback)(may require multiple channels to classify the diverse amount of developers on AG)5: -private- (players can form simple, private channels that are invite only and get removed afterwords.)6: SpaM(: (talk about anything you like [rules apply])All chanels should have a bi-langual function if people from other countries played (which would be Awesome ) on the site.It's a long shot, but hey, it's just an idea.
Posted Aug 19, '12 at 9:52pm
1,546 posts
A chat room? Come on, you can do better than that. In an actual forum, like what we have now and the AG overlords want to remove on AGv3, people can debate and opine freely and at length. Reasonably large amounts of information can be drawn up and posted, be it a paragraph or a Wall Of Text, and as a result intelligent communication can take place. With a chat room, you get little snippets of nothingness like ten-letter-long posts and a high degree of "lolwut-ing" that adds up to diddly squat for intelligence. Granted, I'm not all that active regarding posting in the forums, but I do like to scroll through and read what people have to say and occasionally drop a block of verbiage into the mix. However, if the forums get wiped and replaced with a chat room, that'll be the end of my presence there, and I'm sure that a lot of other, far more prolific users/debaters/bastions of opining will be driven away forever as well. Given that the forums are one of the most popular and defining characteristics of this site, one must ask "can we really afford to do this?"
Posted Aug 19, '12 at 10:37pm
They aren't removing the forum. They MAY OR MAY NOT be able to transfer all the threads and posts, but the forum will still be here. Please read through the stickies instead of getting upset over false information.
Posted Aug 19, '12 at 11:24pm
@GoMActually, I have read the stickies. And it's not false information. According to information posted on one of said stickies about a month ago, they will most likely wipe the forums clean of all posts and threads and attempt to start over. This would be a huge blow to the site and its denizens. Game guides that help players ranging from newbies to experienced players who just get stuck, enough debate and discussion material to fill quite a few books, and the longest-running game here (and possibly ever - "You're Banned"), to name just a few of the losses. This would, in all likelihood, cripple the forums and drive away many of those who prolifically opine therein. To be clear though, I think it would actually help the site if they delete and/or don't migrate all of the locked and necro threads. That would free up a considerable amount of information storage on AG's system. Please refrain from assuming that I'm firing off without a full charge.
Posted Aug 19, '12 at 11:30pm
Wipe clean is different from removing. Choose your words carefully.Everything can be restarted. Will it be hard? Yes. Will people leave? Yes. But us regular users have no say in what they do.
Posted Aug 20, '12 at 3:19am
Wipe clean = Remove content.Well, if enough of us regular users get together and kick up a fuss, they Might actually listen. While I think a chat room is a misstep, it would have no real bearing on me so long as the forums remain intact. However, being intact would mean carrying over the current content, or at least the gems. Otherwise there wouldn't be much of a point in going there. One definite logistical issue that a chat room would give rise to is the need for a 24-hour Moderator presence. Chat happening in real time would be much harder to police/censor the garbage out of than forum posts.
Posted Aug 20, '12 at 3:33am
In an actual forum, like what we have now and the AG overlords want to remove on AGv3
Well, if enough of us regular users get together and kick up a fuss, they Might actually listen.
However, being intact would mean carrying over the current content, or at least the gems.
One definite logistical issue that a chat room would give rise to is the need for a 24-hour Moderator presence.
Posted Aug 21, '12 at 2:29am
13,423 posts
Separate forum and chat mods. See Kongregate for example.
You must be logged in to post a reply!


text:
The question: For the last year my son has been living with me and my current wife. He was taken away from his biological mother's home because of physical and emotional abuse. Now my son and my wife have power struggles. Anything is a fight, even simple things like doing his chores. And it just gets worse if I try to intervene. It is hard to choose sides: my wife who I love, or my son who is my life. I can't choose, and it's harder and harder to have a good home. What can I do to fix this?
The answer: I spent a number of years working in child protection, both with parents who perpetrated abuse, as well as with child victims and their non-abusive families. The most important thing is for you to be patient and to be unconditionally there for your son. It will take him time to adjust to a new environment, but most children will test the waters for months or even years before they trust there is consistency and stability in their new environment. And remember that you also do not have to choose sides – your wife holds a certain role in your life, and your son holds another.
As you've seen with him, the impact of any kind of abuse – physical, sexual, verbal or emotional – can be devastating, particularly when it's directed toward a child during their formative years. Children manifest the impacts of abuse in myriad ways. Some tend to internalize the effects and withdraw (low mood, isolation, worry, anxiety). Physical symptoms (tummy aches, headaches, generally not "feeling well") can be common manifestations. Others tend to externalize and demonstrate mood lability – that is, up-and-down mood swings, anger, verbal (and even physical) aggression.
These behaviours, particularly aggressive behaviours, serve a self-protective goal: They protect children from being hurt again. All of these behaviours have an underlying thread of emotional pain and fear. As the abuse was perpetrated by his mother, it also is very likely that your son is experiencing difficulties in trusting female caregivers.
Your son has had his worldview of them shaped by his previous experiences. He has associated a mother figure with someone who inflicts hurt and harm, and they cannot be trusted to be nurturing and protective. This is all translates into rebellion against your wife's parenting attempts. Furthermore, he may be viewing your attempts to intervene as an implicit message that you do not understand or support him.
The way that you should approach this depends on where your son is at developmentally. Ensure that you are spending one-on-one time with him, and try to understand how is doing emotionally. If he is capable of verbalizing his behaviours, find out what is motivating them. Are there certain triggers (the words your wife uses, or non-verbal behaviours such as her tone or stance) that he is reacting to? What changes would make the relationship more comfortable for him?
Speak to your wife separately; I assume that she is not engaging in any inappropriate behaviour. Tell her that you love her and are motivated to do what you can to improve the situation between her and your son. Pay attention to whether there are behaviours she may inadvertently be engaging in that are triggering your son. She is likely – and understandably – frustrated with your son's behaviours and may be implicitly communicating her frustration. Ensure that she knows you are there to support her, as she may be feeling isolated and helpless.
Establish age-appropriate consequences for your son's behaviours. It is very natural to want to overcompensate for his biological mother's past abuse by being overly lax with consequences, but children need structure and natural outcomes to behaviours both good and bad. Contact the child protection agency that has been involved with your son to see if counselling supports are available for him – and also importantly, for your family.
Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych., is a clinical psychologist and organizational & media consultant. She is the host of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's Million Dollar Neighbourhood and is the psychological consultant to CITY-TV's The Bachelor Canada. Her website is www.drjotisamra.com and she can be followed @drjotisamra .
Click here to submit your questions. Our Health Experts will answer select questions, which could appear in The Globe and Mail and/or on The Globe and Mail web site. Your name will not be published if your question is chosen.
The content provided in The Globe and Mail's Ask a Health Expert centre is for information purposes only and is neither intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


text:
If you are experiencing any problems logging into your account please contact the Rewards Team on 0800 0420 338 (Landline) or 0333 003 8773 (Mobile) Mon to Fri 8.00am – 6.00pm
To reset your password, enter you Membership number
By signing in, you agree to Best Western GB's terms of service and privacy policy.
BEST WESTERN Dower House Hotel.
BEST WESTERN Dower House Hotel is as full of character as it is convenience, when you're not enjoying a good nights sleep, you can relax in our recently refurbished Imagine Health & Spa with a swim, treatment or work out. You'll not only enjoy the sights and sounds of the traditional market town of Knaresborough, but also the opportunity to take in beautiful river walks and historical landmarks such as Mother Shiptons Cave and the Castle ruins
View more
This charming dining room is renowned for its excellent food and fine wines. Its little wonder, considering the southerly views across the walled garden that come with them!
Our cosy bar has a roaring log fire during the winter months for you to relax by whilst enjoying your favourite tipple. In the summer months it provides a place to cool down in peace after a session in the sun on the terrace or in our garden.
Knaresborough golf course is set in beautiful parkland and is 6,780 yards.
Course information
Course Type: Parkland Location: Off Site Holes: 18 Par: 72 Distance: 6780 Yards No handicap required
1.00 miles away in Knaresborough
Practice ground golf facilities Pro shop golf facilities
Pannal golf course is an Open Qualifier course. Set in parkland and is 6,614 yards.
Course Type: Open Qualifier Location: Off Site Holes: 18 Par: 72 Distance: 6614 Yards No handicap required
2.00 miles away in Harrogate
Top of the range facilities make our superb Imagine spa a joy to spend quality time in with a range of stress busting treats to help you take full advantage of your calming North Yorkshire surroundings.
Enjoy a relaxing day
Whether you join us for a full day or simply take a two hour time out during your break, the magic of massage will leave you feeling fantastic! We offer a range of day packages to suit varying needs (Discover, Enrich or Indulge to your hearts content!), while individual therapies offer an equally relaxing session (our Thermal Suite is the perfect place to take a break within your break!).
No. of treatment rooms: 4 Minimum guests (per booking): 1 Maximum guests (per booking): 4
children under 14 years must be supervised at all times.
Opening times
Leisure Facilities
Foot spa
Crystal steam room
Herbal sauna
4 treatment rooms
Hammam Table & aromatherapy bath
Adventure shower
Ice Fountain
Gym and Swimming Pool Leisure Facilities
To help you focus your fitness activities we offer classes,one-to-one training, swimming lessons and training programmes. That way, you can work hard even when you're taking it easy!
All of our therapists are trained to provide specialist face, massage, body and hand / nail treatments how and when you want them. Our treatments incorporate the finest products and are all delivered by our friendly, professional therapists in our beautifully appointed, state-of-the-art treatment rooms.
We give you the control without the responsibility here at the BEST WESTERN Dower House Hotel. You make the choices, and we'll make things happen!
Wedding service and reception venue
Because each wedding is tailored to suit each bride & grooms requirements, you can be sure that everything will turn out just the way you imagined. From the entertainment to the food and drink, the choice really is yours.
Our hotel is the perfect choice for great food. Take your pick from a variety of menu options, from full 3 course sit-down meals to hog roasts and barbecues for those looking for a wedding reception with a difference.
Honeymoon Suite
We have a variety of rooms available that would be suitable as a honeymoon suite - the choice is yours. We offer feature rooms with wooden beamed ceilings, large modern double rooms or traditional four poster rooms.
Registry office: Harrogate County council 31 Park Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5AG 01423 506949
For any enquiries please call Sarah Ramsdale on 01423 863302
Getting there.
Sat nav users: type HG5 9AL
Send to Tom Tom
Nearest motorway: A1(M), J47, 4.00 miles Nearest train station: Knaresborough, 0.25 miles Nearest airport: Leeds/Bradford, 15.00 miles Free parking on site (100 spaces)
Address Bond End Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 9AL England
What's nearby?
Headingley Stadium (14.1 miles)
Elland Road - Leeds Utd FC (22 miles)
York Racecourse (16.1 miles)
Mother shiptons cave (0.2 miles)
RHS Harlow Carr (4.9 miles)
Harewood House (11.1 miles)
Knaresborough castle (0.5 miles)
Harrogate International centre (3.5 miles)
Harrogate (3 miles)
Leeds (14.9 miles)
York (16 miles)
You name it, we can host it. From large residentials to small half-day meetings, there's room for all kinds of events at our delightful hotel.
Available room set ups
BanquetBoardroomClassroomTheatreU shape
The Nidderdale Suite affords a cormfortable, quiet environment, overlooking pleasant patio gardens.Max numbers 60.
The Swaledale Room is a beautiful small room in the original part of the building next to the front lounge.Next to the Swaledale is the Old Bar which is a small syndicate room for up to 8 delegates.
16/04/2015 jojodob, Thirsk, United Kingdom
Attentive, lovely people and thats rare these days! Nothing was too much! Great day, nice facilities and lovely girls in the treatment rooms , thoroughly enjoyed our spa day, would Definately... more
Attentive, lovely people and thats rare these days! Nothing was too much! Great day, nice facilities and lovely girls in the treatment rooms , thoroughly enjoyed our spa day, would Definately recommend! less
Will never stay again
15/04/2015 lisa t,
Why have a number to phone in reception when in need of assistance and when tou call the number the mobile phone is left in reception with no-one in sight...is the receptionist with the bar man... more
Why have a number to phone in reception when in need of assistance and when tou call the number the mobile phone is left in reception with no-one in sight...is the receptionist with the bar man because he isn't there either...this hotel is in a desperate state of repair and the service is dire less
1 out of 10 (extremely noisey overpriced outdated small rooms)
15/04/2015 MJSreviews, Dublin, Ireland
I'll do this by the noteworthy points: 1)the noise,2) the room, 3) the ensuite, 4) the staff 1) The noise, oh my god the noise. Noise from so many sources! - Doors bang constantly, the... more
I'll do this by the noteworthy points: 1)the noise,2) the room, 3) the ensuite, 4) the staff 1) The noise, oh my god the noise. Noise from so many sources! - Doors bang constantly, the corridors are very narrow and there is no soundproofing. The swing fire doors slam all through the night and the whole room shakes. The cleaning/storage press is opposite the rooms (feels like its in the room) starts banging at 5am and goes on all day. -Floorboards creak so loudly, there's no soundproofing and its a very busy corridor, often sounds like there's a stampede of wild animals passing by your bed all through the night, expect no sleep., may aswell sleep in the corridor, hear entire conversations of guests and staff word verbatim. -The music from an unknown source boomed john legend into our bathroom at all hours. -Absolutely worst of all, impossibly thin floorboards- the noise of staff moving furniture around the function room below til 3 or 4 in the morning was apocalyptic. Every time you fall back asleep youd wake with a bang and hear a table being dragged against its will across the floor with an awful screeching noise. How many tables could they possibly have its a small function room-but it went on and on all night -I heard another guest complaining about noise and asking to switch rooms and a friend staying in another room attending the same function said to us that the noise had kept them awake all night. So it wasnt a problem unique to us. 2) Teeny tiny room just like out of fawlty towers, completely outdated. Very small. I was quite shocked how small the room was for the money we paid. Also there was no room keycard, they were still using actual keys, this meant before leaving room you had to go around switch everything off (for the price of the room you expect every convenience and luxury). They only give one key per room which is inconvenient and on an oversized keyring which is inconvenient to carry around..The actual room was clean just very small not worth half the cost of the stay. 3)The ensuite was an absolute joke. The toilet didn't flush properly. There was no electric shower! It was an old mira that didn't fully switch off and dripped all through the night. The bath was all marked and scratched. The water didn't go down the drain so you got to have a foot bath when you had a shower. A 5 minute shower resulted in water up to your calves. The floor was linoleum! We didnt know what it was at first its been that long since we'd seen a lino bathroom floor. 4)The bar staff, restaurant staff and cleaning staff were absolutely lovely, very accommodating always smiling saying hello, very nice people and the room was very clean. We felt we were completely ripped off. We wouldn't mind paying the money if the hotel was worth it but this absolutely wasn't. We would give the room 1 out of 10 and that 1 is generous considering we got no sleep, the one is purely for how clean it was. We got absolutely no sleep, the noise was outrageous. We were there two nights and if we hadn't been attending a function we'd have left after the first night. We have no idea how they came up with their prices. less
Very disappointed- many errors and none functional room given
29/03/2015 Reanna89, County Durham, United Kingdom
I recently at stayed here with a hen party and was extremely disappointed by the service given. Not only had they fully booked so we were unable to be in the rooms we had paid an upgrade for but... more
I recently at stayed here with a hen party and was extremely disappointed by the service given. Not only had they fully booked so we were unable to be in the rooms we had paid an upgrade for but the alternatives provided were extremely unsatisfactory. The room given was very dated and had a completely none functioning shower and bath. Parts of the main shower were missing and there was no hot water. There was a hole in the wall where the shower controls should have been. In addition the plug didn't fit into the bath so no water could be held. This room had the worst bathroom facilities I had ever seen. When calling room service they agreed that the room was unsuitable and it could not be fixed. As we had paid for upgraded twin room we were offered a small double room that we could use the bathroom of 20 rooms away. Unfortunately we also had problems with staffing at breakfast- who forgot meals and were generally very rude. Due to their incompetence we were then very late for our spa treatment. There were some lovely parts to the stay- the evening meal with champagne top ups and brilliant treatments. However, these other problems tarnished the stay. When asking for a refund they stated would get management to call- which never happened. less
Could be better, needs work
28/03/2015 Dunna100, Lymington, United Kingdom
Similarly to some other reviews on here, we found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating, but the hotel itself is a bit run down in the bedrooms, which are also tiny (we stayed in room 4... more
Similarly to some other reviews on here, we found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating, but the hotel itself is a bit run down in the bedrooms, which are also tiny (we stayed in room 4). In our room there was barely enough room to walk around the bed, which itself was not comfortable at all and we both did not sleep well for the 2 nights we were there. The bathroom on the other hand had obviously been refurbed and was of a good standard. My main gripe would be the noise levels at night. The walls are paper thin so you can easily hear conversations and tv noise from adjoining rooms. Also the floor boards in the corridor creak horribly, and so with other guests returning at various different hours, there's no chance of an early night if you're a fairly light sleeper. If this hotel did not have the leisure facilities it would be nowhere near worth what they charge. As it is, I still think it's a bit steep, albeit the town and surroundings are lovely, and it's only a short walk from some great restaurants. We didn't eat at the hotel so can't comment, although it does get good reviews, but was pretty empty when we stayed there. Unfortunately I'd have to say I wouldn't stay there again. less


text:
Reply To This Post Return to Posts Index VegSource Home
We switched math curriculum and didn't use this.... First Semester: Complete set of Math in Focus 4A: NEW - (includes *workbook, textbook and Second Semester: Complete set of Math in Focus 4B: NEW - (includes workbook, textbook and Math in Focus Grade 4: Assessments book - NEW - $30.00 ppd. Retails for $40.00 Purchase all materials (including Assessments book) for $210.00 ppd. All clean text except: *4A workbook: pg. 6 has coloring, pg. 12 has ink marking in margin (doesn't affect text). Pages non-smoking, non-pet household Thanks for looking.


text:
User Statshot
- Community Stats
Level 8 Blank Slate
Garbage Whistle
Ranked as Civilian
Contact Info / Websites
Recent Game Medals
10 Pokemon
5 Points
Capture 10 Pokemon
Medal Stats.
Score 900
25 Points
Achieve a >900 score
Medal Stats.
Score 1500
50 Points
Achieve a >1500 Score
Medal Stats.
Donkey Konga
5 Points
Touch and get killed by Donkey Kong
Medal Stats.
25 Points
Reach 100m (Finish level 3)
Medal Stats.
10 Points
Reach 75m (Finish level 2)
Medal Stats.
10 Points
Reach 50m (Finish level 1)
Medal Stats.
5 Points
Get killed by a barrel
Medal Stats.
5 Points
Jump over a barrel
Medal Stats.
Hammer Time
5 Points
Get the hammer
Medal Stats.
Total Medals Earned: 51 (From 15 different games.)
Latest Art
Favorite Audio
AXB - Drift | Trance Song | |
Before Mydnite 3 - F-777 | Dance Song | |
Eddsworld Credits Theme | Video Game Song | |
Apocalypse [Suspense] RD2011 | Miscellaneous Song |
Favorite Movies
Minecraft: Tna Part 1
Rated 4.2962 Stars
Part 1 of the N00b Adventures Series!
Comedy - Parody
CSI: Minecraft
Rated 4.0720 Stars
Based on a true story.
Comedy - Parody
Link's Barrel Beat
Rated 4.3962 Stars
A fresh Zelda beatbox! HUMO!
Music Video
Waiting for the Bus!
Rated 4.4396 Stars
Just waiting for the bus.
Comedy - Original
Favorite Games
Pokemon Tower Defense
Rated 4.3710 Stars
When a pack of wild Rattata attack Professor Oak's lab, it is up to you to stop them.
Strategy - Tower Defense
Super Mario Crossover
Rated 4.3937 Stars
Play the original Super Mario Bros with characters from classic Nintendo games.
Action - Platformer - Hop and Bop


text:
Residents of the Italian island of Sardinia are known for their longevity. Now, a new study also shows that elderly Sardinians are less depressed and generally are in a better mental frame of mind than peers living elsewhere. The study, led by Maria Chiara Fastame and Maria Pietronilla Penna of the University of Cagliari in Italy and Paul Hitchcott from the Southampton Solent University in UK, is published in Springer's journal Applied Research in Quality of Life.
Various tests to measure the mental state and capacity of elderly people were performed on 191 cognitively healthy native-born residents between the ages of 60 years and 99 years old. They were recruited from the rural areas of Lombardy in Northern Italy, from the Sardinian city of Sassari and the agro-pastoral villages of Bargagia and Ogliastra on the Mediterranean island. These areas were chosen because of the high prevalence of centenarians who live on the isle. Fastame and colleagues showed in a previous study that residents from Ogliastra enjoy greater levels of psychological well-being than those of Lombardy. Her team now wanted to find out if depression among the elderly was influenced by factors such as gender, marital status, age, lifestyle choices, levels of brain functioning and the environment.
Findings from the latest study highlight the effect that one's region of residence has on psychological well-being. It was noted that the Sardinian way of life trumps all else, with older Sardinians being less depressed and experiencing higher levels of personal satisfaction and coping strategies than is true for the norm. In contrast, the elderly from Northern Italy struggled with depression.
These findings are ascribed to the fact that elderly people from Sardinia, and especially those from Ogliastra, are physically active until late in life and feel more valued, respected and supported by younger generations. In turn, elderly Sardinians living in Sassari benefit fro
Contact: Joan Robinson firstname.lastname@example.com 49-622-148-78130 Springer Source:Eurekalert |


text:
Hotels close to Catalina Beach - hotels.com offers the best selection of hotels near Catalina Beach at low competitive prices. Compare the best hotel rates for room bookings close to Catalina Beach and enjoy last minute deals. Book your ideal hotel room today with hotels.com secure online reservation tool and look forward to comfort & quality.
Hotels near Catalina Beach
Explore Catalina Beach
Popular with travellers from Singapore
Hotels within 1 kilometer of Catalina Beach
- Most booked
Walking to the Beach Villa
No Guest Reviews yet
Hotels within 2 kilometers of Catalina Beach
Tierra del Sol Resort, Spa & Country Club
Outstanding 4.8 / 5 ( 13 reviews )
Most recent review
"We rented a 3 bedroom condo at Tierra del Sol. Our party included my DH, MIL, two teens, and a tween. Condo had everything we needed including maid service! We loved the pool which had a view of the ocean. Had a massage at the spa and the teens had a facial. Services were great and reasonably pri..."
A Traveller, Apr 2014, US
Gold Coast Aruba
Excellent 4.0 / 5 ( 1 review )
Most recent review
"Great inland stay for a large group. Completely furnished and our unit had stainless steel appliances. Management was friendly and accommodating. Aruba is a small island so everything is close but our favorite beach -- Arashi Beach -- was a three minute drive."
A Traveller, Dec 2014, US
Aruba Beach Villas
Fair 2.8 / 5 ( 6 reviews )
Most recent review
"I enjoyed it very well. The room was clean and a wonderful view."
A Traveller, Oct 2014, US
Aruba Cunucu Residence
No Guest Reviews yet
Casas del Sol
No Guest Reviews yet
Hotels within 3 kilometers of Catalina Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Excellent 4.5 / 5 ( 86 reviews )
4 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
Most recent review
"Enjoy our stay. Nice private surroundings. Staff was very professional and sincere."
A Traveller, Feb 2015, US
Boardwalk, Small Hotel Aruba
Outstanding 4.7 / 5 ( 42 reviews )
Most recent review
"Beautiful hidden spot!! Well maintained, awesome staff and we loved the cat that would visit and say hi!!! They provide anything and everything you possibly need! Perfect location, right behind The Ritz and Marriot (5 min walk). Very helpful staff. Highly recommend staying here."
A Traveller, Dec 2014, US
White Beach Apartments - Westpunt/Malmok
Good 3.2 / 5 ( 13 reviews )
Most recent review
"Located a significant distance from the capital (city center) the area around the property is well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful. The apartment itself is basic , clean , functional. The best part of this property is the swimming pool. It's a good size and it is well maintained..."
A Traveller, Jul 2014, US
Beach House Aruba
No Guest Reviews yet


text:
New for Spring: Cotton Lawn Ultra!
More about this preview.

Change DPI Base size is 150
Explore Our fabrics
Optional Filters
I'm going to use this fabric to make...
I'm looking for a fabric that is...
Receive our weekly email with news about contests, giveaways and prodution releases.
Email Address
No Thanks
© 2008-2015 Spoonflower Inc


text:
While the murals at the Suseendram temple delight us, the mindless defacing leaves us troubled
There is always a sense of adventure when you are walking through a dark and a dingy flight of steps, placing your feet carefully. The tinge of excitement comes from the thought that you are about to stumble on to something beautiful and rare.
Though I have been to several temples and monuments, this is the first time I'm actually climbing the narrow stone stairs of a temple's gopuram. I am in Suseendram or Suchindram, a temple near Kanyakumari. The ancient temple, I'm told is dedicated to the Trinity — Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, represented by one image, Sthanumalayan. A towering 18-ft Hanuman blesses devotees gathered around, and the temple itself is surrounded in festive air as a colourful chariot gets decorated outside.
I stand spellbound at the architecture of this temple, with its musical pillars. Sculptures adorn the pillars, narrating stories from the puranas. Several legends surround the temple, with chastity being the common theme. We spend time at every shrine dedicated to every deity, but our interest lies in a rock located behind the temple. Our guide, retired senior epigraphist from Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department, Vedachalam points out to a few inscriptions that date back to Pandya and Chola periods. As he deciphers the inscriptions, I realise our tour of Naanjil Naadu organised by INTACH Tamil Nadu has given us a different perspective of religion, laying more emphasis on art and heritage of the erstwhile eras.
However, my fascination lies in the gopuram. I walk up the dark spiralling steps, guided by the light from mobile phones and small torches, looking out for bats. We reach the first tier of the gopuram, and in that darkness, we feel the bats flying past us. As the torches come up, the walls burst into a riot of colours. We open the doors and see the walls painted with murals, dating back several centuries. Gods, goddesses, kings and queens fill up the walls as we see stories from the epics and other puranas.
We continue walking up, and reach a couple of more tiers of this tower, which is more than 120 feet tall. There are paintings in every tier, adorning the walls. The doors open out to the outside world; we get a panoramic view of the street and the entire landscape is drenched in a festive air.
One lovely painting of a baby Krishna sitting on the lap of Yashoda catches my attention — for the wrong reason. All this while, I assume we are a few that had chanced upon this rare tapestry of art, but some have been here earlier — and vandalised almost every piece of art.
As the bats interrupt my reverie, I wonder which is a lesser evil — that we are unaware of our heritage or that we are unable to protect it.
Keywords: Suseendram temple murals, art conservation


text:
Kruk's latest swing: Hosting W.Va. Music Hall of Fame ceremony
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- John Kruk is returning to where it all started.
At least for him.
On Saturday, Kruk, a three-time Major League baseball all-star and current ESPN "Baseball Tonight" analyst, will visit his birthplace of Charleston to host the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Cultural Center theater.
You might ask how Kruk, one of baseball's all-time most colorful characters, wound up as a host to a musical Hall of Fame show.
"Good question," he said in an interview with the Gazette. "I wish I had a really good answer. But I'm good friends with the Davisson Brothers Band. Someone contacted them and asked if they thought I'd do it. I said, 'Why not? Sounds like fun.'
"Then I found out a lot of the show won't be scripted. It's hard to tell where it will go if I ad-lib."
More than likely, it will be entertaining if history is a guide. In the 1993 All-Star game, Kruk faced hard-throwing lefty Randy Johnson, who sailed a fastball over Kruk's head on the first pitch. Afterward, Kruk bailed on pitches and quickly struck out. His body language made for one of the game's all-time great moments.
"When I stepped in the box, I said all I want to do is make contact," Kruk said at the time. "After the first pitch, I said all I want to do is live. And I lived. So it was a good at-bat."
Kruk is almost as famous for his quotes as his career .300 batting average with San Diego, Philadelphia and the Chicago White Sox. Among the most memorable quotes was this gem to a fan: "I ain't an athlete, lady. I'm a baseball player."
After his friend, Mitch Williams, blew a save that led to a six-hour game, Kruk said, "I wanted to kill Mitch. But they told me I couldn't because it's illegal."
Kruk's West Virginia roots run deep. His father, Moe, was an outstanding athlete at Charleston Catholic who went on to work in Charleston at an Owens-Illinois glass plant.
"Dad was transferred from there and we went to New Jersey," John said. "But I remember to this day that he couldn't wait to get back to West Virginia."
Moe Kruk finally got his wish, landing a mold-making job with Anchor Glass in Keyser, where John was raised. The younger Kruk played ball for Keyser High, Potomac State and then Allegany [Md.] Community College.
"After I got into the minor leagues," Kruk said, "I told my dad I was quitting baseball. I said, 'These guys are too good. They throw 95 miles an hour with movement on their pitches.'
"He told me to work a day with him. I did and said, 'This sucks.' I said I'd figure out the pitches."
Kruk played 10 seasons in the majors.
"Even after I got drafted," he said, "I thought the whole thing was a cruel joke. I thought I'd wake up and it would be over."
Instead, it was just the beginning. Now he's one of ESPN's most popular analysts.
"After I retired from baseball, I was doing some stuff for the Phillies," Kruk said. "My agent called and said ESPN was looking for an analyst. I went for the audition and now I'm in my 11th year."
Understand that moving from the field to the media isn't always easy.
"I get in trouble sometimes," Kruk said. "Some players say, 'Why did you say that about me?' I tell them it's my job. Baseball fans are knowledgeable. They know when you're phoney."
Words, though, can be taken the wrong way.
"I was working with Orel Hershiser once and said I always hated Dodger Stadium," Kruk said. "I received all kinds of hate mail. Finally, I had to explain the reason I hated Dodger Stadium wasn't because of the park, but because, in the 1970's and '80s, they always had great pitchers there."
Kruk said working "Sunday Night Baseball" games has helped.
"You get a better feel for the players and they get a better feel for me," Kruk said. "To me it's about speaking the truth."
These days, Kruk lives in Naples, Fla., with his wife and kids. While visits to Charleston are few and far between now, he does get to Keyser "every chance I get."
He plays some golf there, particularly at Mill Creek Country Club. ("I took Mitch Williams there one day and we played like 54 holes," Kruk said. "Had a few beverages. It was a blast.")
Mostly, though, Kruk hits Keyser to visit his mother, Lena, who is now 92 years of age. His father passed away this past August.
This weekend, however, he's visiting the place where it all began.
"Maybe that's," he said, "where I get all my candor."
Reach Mitch Vingle at 304-348-4827, email@example.com or follow him at twitter.com/MitchVingle.


text:
Reset Filters
A variety of home decor, office supplies, candy, personal products and more... all for a $1!
See all things: A Dollar Specialty Shops
The best place to find all your Dallas Cowboy's needs.
See all things: Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop Sporting Goods & Athletic Wear Specialty Shops
Gameday Connexion is the premier sports memorabilia company in the southwest. We specialize in sports autographs, custom framing and public appearances for athletes. All of our merchandise is obtained directly from the...
See all things: Game Day Connexion Specialty Shops
Do you have a passion for music, pop culture and music-inspired fashion? Hot Topic does. From the merchandise assortment to the staff to the exclusive in-store events and artist appearances - walk into any Hot Topic store...
See all things: Hot Topic Men's & Women's Fashions Specialty Shops Teen's Fashions
The largest selection of sport, fashion and collegiate hats in the latest designs and trends. Put the finishing touches on your game day look with the hottest caps and apparel from LIDS.
See all things: Lids Specialty Shops
Dressing over two million women each year, Motherhood Maternity® offers basics and fashion pieces for expectant and new moms that help them look and feel great during pregnancy and beyond at great prices. Motherhood...
See all things: Motherhood Maternity® Women's Fashions Specialty Shops Women's Specialty
Pro Image offers NFL, NBA, MLB jerseys, tee's, shorts, hats, gift items and more.
See all things: Pro Image Sports Sporting Goods & Athletic Wear Specialty Shops
Samsonite customers will find travel products from Samsonite and American Tourister Luggage brands which are backed by our 10-year warranty. Samsonite also carries business cases, casual bags, backpacks and travel...
See all things: Samsonite Factory Outlet Specialty Shops Luggage
Spencer Gifts, Inc. is the world's premiere retail specialty gift chain specializing in unique, irreverent, trendy and fad based merchandise. Our product mix makes us more than a specialty retail store; we are an Oasis...
See all things: Spencers Gifts Specialty Shops
Come into Sprint today for all the latest phones and accessories!
See all things: Sprint Store by Wireless Evolution Music & Movies Specialty Shops Services
Specializing in Texas themed souviners, T-shirts and novelty items.
See all things: Texas Treasures Specialty Shops Cards, Books, Gifts & Stationery
Specializing in Texas themed souviners, T-shirts and novelty items.
See all things: Texas Treasures #2 Specialty Shops Cards, Books, Gifts & Stationery
T-Mobile USA has you covered whether you stay in one region or need service nationally or even internationally. We have coverage areas in over 80 countries with more than 180 roaming partners.
See all things: T-Mobile Kiosk Specialty Shops Services Electronics & Technology
Specializing in Uniforms for work.
See all things: Uniform Destination Specialty Shops Men's Specialty Women's Specialty
Guided by our founders, Patricia R. Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, Vera Bradley has earned a reputation as a leader in the gift industry. Creating stylish quilted cotton luggage, handbags and accessories, the...
See all things: Vera Bradley Accessories Specialty Shops Luggage


text:
Neemaura Naturals Inc, Neem Herbal Skin Conditioning Spray, 4 fl oz (118 ml)
By Neemaura Naturals Inc
11 Reviews-
Expiration Date:?Jan 2019
Expiration Date
The length of time for the expiration date or "best used before" date depends on the type of product, as well as the brand.
Perishable items (such as flax oils or certain probiotics) generally have shorter expiration dates. Although our warehouse is fully air-conditioned, these more fragile items are put in cold storage (freezer or refrigeration unit) for maximum freshness.
Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct expiration dates for all incoming products. However, discrepancies do occur from time to time. This being said, the exceptionally high turnover at iHerb ensures that our inventory is among the freshest in the industry.
Shipping Weight:?0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
Shipping Weight
The Shipping Weight includes the product, protective packaging material and the actual shipping box. In addition, the Shipping Weight may be adjusted for the Dimensional Weight (e.g. length, width & height) of a package. It is important to note that certain types of products (e.g. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. As such, these products will reflect a higher Shipping Weight compared to the unprotected product.
- Product Code: NMA-04001
- UPC Code: 786648040010
- Package Quantity: 4 fl oz (118 ml)
- Dimensions: 1.6 x 1.6 x 6.3 in, 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
- Volume Discount
Buy 2+
Save 10%
Buy 4+
Save 12%
Buy 12+
Save 15%
This product is now in your Notification List.
This product is now in your Wish List.
Total: $13.59
Combo Discount: -$2.14
Together: $11.45
Product Overview
- Cruelty Free
- No Animal Ingredients
- No Deet
- Premium Grade Aloe Vera and Neem Leaf
Premium grade Neem is combined with Aloe Vera, which makes our product concentrated. A little goes a long way.
Formulated for those who appreciate the wonders of nature and who want to deal with life's little irritations naturally.
Suggested Use
Shake well before using. Use to reduce irritation resulting from insect bites or soothe skin from effects of sun or wind. Also recommended for sunburned skin.
Use this spray before and after exposure to irritating elements such as wind and sun and to reduce irritation resulting from insect bites. NeemAura can soothe the effects of irritated skin no matter what the cause, whether too much heat, allergies, or insect bites. Don't spray in your eyes.
Other Ingredients
Purified water, aloe barbadensis (aloe) leaf juice*, glycerin, polysorbate-80, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*, azadica indica (neem) oil*, hydrastis canadensis (golden seal) extract, berberis vulgaris (barberry) extract, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) extract, thymus vulgaris (thyme) oil, juniperus mexicana (cedarwood) oil, phenoxyethanol, ethyl hexyl glycerin, citrus aurantium (sweet orange) oil*, cympobogon flexuosus (lemongrass) oil*, lavandula hybrida (lavandin) oil* cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil.
28% Organic Content.
*organic ingredients NOP, ECOCERT certified, by BCS, QAI
iHerb Customer Reviews
This works to help irritated skin, but the nozzle stopped spraying a few days after I got it. It smells a bit strong, but it is very soothing to skin, insect bites or rashes are comforted effectively.
I use a number of neem products, it is my magic oil.


text:
A 22,000-ton whaling ship steams into a broken plain of white, glimmering ice during the howling fury of an Antarctic gale. What madness drives the ship forwards, deeper and deeper into the ice until its jagged edges hold her fast? Marooned amidst the pitiless, frozen wastes, the crew of the Southern Cross make a desperate attempt to survive against the odds.
Hammond Innes was born in Sussex, in 1913. He wrote 30 international best sellers, all of which are now being reissued. It was in the early '50s, with books like The Lonely Skier, Campbell's Kingdom, The White South and The Wreck of the Mary Deare, all of them filmed, that he achieved international fame. His final novel was Delta Connection.
©1977 Hammond Innes (P)2013 Audible Ltd
There are no listener reviews for this title yet.
"White South"
This story started off very well, was full of interest and had considerable pace until the characters left the ships and became marooned on the ice. From this point on I'm afraid it went donwhill and became a bit of a 'chore'.
There are no listener reviews for this title yet.


text:
Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION
City, provincial officials knew landing IKEA was a big deal, but couldn't tell anyone
What was once ugly bush and a place big shipping containers were loaded off trains onto trucks will in days be the mecca for shoppers from Thunder Bay, Regina and all points between.
Winnipeg's new IKEA throws open its doors Nov. 28, ending more than four years of behind-the-scenes political wheeling and dealing in which some of the players couldn't even tell their wives what they were working on -- it was that big a secret.
Some even needed a quick lesson in what the Swedish retail giant is all about.
Such as then-premier Gary Doer.
Being a male of the species, his staff had to quietly take him aside to explain to him IKEA is to women what the Winnipeg Jets are to men.
Simple, yes. Sexist, yes. Productive, absolutely. Because the light bulb went on in Doer's head.
A similar scene played out earlier at city hall. And like Mayor Sam Katz and his planning lieutenants, Phil Sheegl and Barry Thorgrimson, Doer and his staff needed no convincing IKEA and, as its website boasts, "almost 400,000 square feet of smile-inducing home furnishings and accessories in one breathtaking space" would be a good thing for Winnipeg and the province.
But how to make it happen?
Initially, there was some skepticism among some higher-ups in the provincial bureaucracy that the destination store would put down roots in Winnipeg.
"We weren't quite sure it was real," a provincial source said.
But that was soon dispelled.
That's because the one crucial part of the plan had already been put together by developer Michael Nozick, the president of Fairweather Properties Inc.
His company had assembled the 80 hectares of land at Kenaston Boulevard and Wilkes Avenue needed to anchor the IKEA store. The master plan also calls for a separate 200,000-square-foot big-box store, two stores in the 140,000- to 200,000-square-foot range, numerous smaller stores, a 500-unit condo development, a 100-room hotel, a 16-screen movie theatre and a 150,000-square-foot office park.
That land assembly started in the summer of 2002 when CN Rail said it was moving its central depot for truck-train container traffic, located south of Wilkes near Kenaston, to Symington Yards on the other side of the city.
Besides freeing the land, CN's decision eliminated 60,000 trucks a year from Kenaston, the main culprit behind nerve-wracking traffic tie-ups.
The second door for IKEA opened a year later, thanks to then-prime minister Jean Chrétien's government, which agreed to co-fund the expansion of the Red River Floodway. That freed other public money for the long-awaited Kenaston underpass at the CN rail line.
The $30-million underpass, opened in early 2007, was built with the intention of widening southbound Kenaston at some time far in the future.
No one other than the few who held the IKEA-is-coming secret had any idea that future time would happen so fast.
In fall 2008, Nozick came knocking at city hall's door to explain what he wanted to do.
"The development that Mr. Nozick and Fairweather presented to us was a very exciting opportunity," recalled Sheegl, who was the city's property director at the time.
There had been numerous rumoured locations for a potential IKEA store bandied about over the years, but Sheegl said the eventual location wasn't one of them.
The Seasons of Tuxedo, as the retail project would be known, consisted of 19.2 hectares on both sides of the newly built Sterling Lyon Parkway west of Kenaston Boulevard. IKEA would be the anchor tenant.
The city considered the former railway property a "visual blight." What they were now being promised for this land would be the most talked-about city retail development in at least a generation.
Fairweather, the developer, didn't even disclose to the city that IKEA was going to be the project's anchor tenant until the municipality signed a confidentiality agreement. "The hardest thing in my entire life was to keep the secret from my wife (that) IKEA was coming to Winnipeg," said Thorgrimson, the city's current property director. "When I finally revealed that happening, it was just euphoria."
The city put together what it calls its tiger team to work with the developer to map out project timelines. Included were representatives from the public works, waste and water and property and planning departments, Winnipeg Transit and others.
On Broadway, the province only referred to it as "the project."
The developer retained its own engineers to do traffic studies and analysis. The city and the developer agreed street widening would be required for both Kenaston and Sterling Lyon.
"We were able to creatively work with the developer to come up with an agreement whereby they would front-end our responsibilities in widening and we would use the incremental taxes of the development to pay them back," Thorgrimson said.
Within weeks, the city and province said they'd spend up to $18.5 million (the province was in for $8 million of it) to complete the roadwork.
With the rapid growth of south Winnipeg, the governments knew they would have to do the infrastructure work sooner or later anyway.
The province jumped on board not just because IKEA's arrival was a big vote of confidence in Winnipeg's place in the retail firmament, but because it would be a tourist draw.
"We did believe that there was going to be a pretty significant tourism impact for the city," the provincial source said. "People will come here to shop."
The province looked at the experiences of other cities when an IKEA store comes to town. They drew a 700-kilometre ring around Winnipeg -- the distance people will drive to shop -- and determined people from Regina to Thunder Bay and all points north and south would make the trek to Winnipeg's IKEA and spend money on other things such as gas, food and lodging.
"There was definitely some quantitative legitimacy to it," the source said. "It's just like the Jets in feeling like we've stepped up to a new level."
There's the quiet hope IKEA may establish its distribution centre for North America at CentrePort, the transportation hub being developed northwest of Richardson International Airport.
Unlike other developments such as the city's rapid-transit project, bringing IKEA to Winnipeg was comparatively easy.
That's because IKEA wanted to come -- they didn't need any carrots other than road access.
"They go to an area where they think they have the trading market to support. Winnipeg was the place," the provincial source said. "You think it was one of those things where we'd have to go out of our way, but it wasn't. They knew they had a market here. They needed a physical location that would be advantageous to them and accessible.
"It was a very easy thing to do, considering how long people were waiting for something like this to happen."
firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com
IKEA's arrival is just the start.
Marshalls, the U.S. discount retailer, is opening a 28,000-square-foot store next spring in the Polo North development under construction on the former Winnipeg Arena site next to the Polo Park mall.
Chic U.S. retailer Nordstrom, which is opening its first four Canadian stores in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver starting in 2014, is rumoured to also be looking at Winnipeg.
"Retailers are pretty savvy, and you're going to see it certainly over the next several years," a provincial source said. "You'll see a lot more American retailers moving into Canada."
The Free Press got a sneak peek inside the new IKEA store in Winnipeg Wednesday. The 390,000-square-foot store will have the grand opening to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 28.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition November 22, 2012 B1
Fact Check
Have you found an error, or know of something we've missed in one of our stories?
Please use the form below and let us know.
Having problems with the form?
Contact Us DirectlyMore Local
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is be a Winnipeg Free Press print or e-edition subscriber to join the conversation and give your feedback.
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is be a Winnipeg Free Press print or e-edition subscriber to join the conversation and give your feedback.
Have Your Say
New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Winnipeg Free Press does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These terms were revised effective April 16, 2010.
- Back to Top
- Return to Local
More Local
(1 of 23 articles for today)
Video Survey says visitors are "overwhelmingly satisfied" with CMHR
1:24 PM 0Poll
Most Popular
- Killer preying on the homeless
- Police seeking a person of interest in killings targeting the homeless community
- Selinger calls 2 downtown homicides a 'tragedy'
- The Watchman: No one will ever know how many schoolchildren got home safely because of Keith Thomas
- Relief for families of Manitoba travellers
- Morrissey dismissed from Yes! Winnipeg
- Fort Richmond students shine at science symposium
- Local charities under scrutiny for their political activities
- Morning commute "typical" despite transit workers refusing overtime
- Here are seven things to do in Winnipeg this week
- The XXX Factor: Sex and relationships in a digital world
- Police seeking a person of interest in killings targeting the homeless community
- Killer preying on the homeless
- One man stable after Wilkes rollover
- Sister says the city's latest homicide victim was trying to start a new life
- Police charge man with scalping Jets ticket
- Vote against merger due to intolerance to LGBT community surprises credit union CEO
- City police sued for harassment
- Police say downtown death of elderly man was homicide
- Poverty not just in inner city
- The XXX Factor: Sex and relationships in a digital world
- Sentencing today for driver in crash that killed two students
- End of era for city's oldest A&W
- Police and Winnipeg Transit to investigate woman's death
- 'I understand why you all hate me': killer teen driver
- Police seeking a person of interest in killings targeting the homeless community
- Woman hit by bus speaks out
- Mother of attacked teen speaks out
- Police investigating RWB teacher fired for allegedly taking inappropriate pictures
- Shelly Glover will not seek re-election in the next federal election
Ads by Google


text:
Profile Information
Professional History:
We provide Extra Cash At Home Typing Ads for Companies. Work Part/Full-Time. Earn Rs.30, 000/- INR monthly. Membership now Today! We paid per ad typed. For more details Visit- www.stylecomputech.com OR mailto- email@example.com Call+919233445555. Comments
Send a Message You need to be a member to send a message on this!Join Circuit Sage! |


text:
Drip Pans under your appliances can prevent a tremendous expense from condensation and accidental leakage. Whether it is an oven appliance that needs a oil collector or an ice maker appliance that holds water, Killarney Metals can make a drip pan custom to your appliance requirement. Our custom drip pans are often less expensive than the factory after-market pans for appliances. So give us a chance to look at your appliance drip pan requirement.
52 Ervin Street, Belmont, NC 28012
Copyright © Short Run Pro, LLC. All rights reserved


text:
ParaNormalRomance.org |
Fire Raiser |
Melanie Rawn
Melanie Rawn is an author of fantasy literature. She received a BA in history from Scripps College and worked as a teacher and editor before becoming a writer. She has been nominated for a Locus award on three separate occasions. |
© 2000 - 2015 paranormalromance All Rights Reserved.
All book covers and photos are copyright their respective owners.
PNR cannot be held responsible for the content on other Web Sites.


text:
Today I could not see some header images from a website I was visiting, with Firefox 2 that was. I started Konqueror to see if it was any different and yes it was. The images showed just nicely. So it was a perfect moment to upgrade firefox to the latest version; number 3. And I was particular curious because I read somewhere on a forum that Firefox 3 would solve a flash annoyance.
I followed this instruction on the eeepc wiki to get it installed. And I did a little dance of joy. The scrollwheel now could scroll over Flash movies. In previous versions, flash would take focus and would capture the mousevents. Now the page keeps scrolling. As it does on every other operating system.
the little joys
- xiffy's blog
- 8355 reads
Yeah, I noticed that too. That's good news, because it was a daily irritation.
The Mozilla guys really did a great job on Firefox 3 for Linux.
Well that was a short period of testing. Firefox 3 seemed unusable on Linux. The biggest issue that every pageload would lockup firefox for at least 10 seconds. It looks like the sqlite bug still exists. The oher problems I had were that whenever I closed Firefox the crash agent would open and tell me Firefox crashed. Last but not least, theso called Awesome bar is a pain for me to use. Keyboard combinations 'alt-d arrow-down enter' showed other sites then the ones I usually surf. So it's back to the worse flash experience, because that was one thing that really ruled in Firefox 3, as well as the zoom-in and zoom-out features in 3.


text:
Breast Lift Surgery Before and After Pictures by Gerald Edds, M.D.
Breast Lift Surgery
Patient Details
Sex: FemaleAge: 27 years old
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 114 lbs
Skin Tone: Dark
Procedure performed on: Breasts
Contact the Doctor
Please contact our office at 866-924-8855 or complete the form below to request more information from Gerald Edds, M.D.
Share This Page
Related Galleries
Click on a thumbnail to view gallery.
Click here to view all Before & After gallery cases related to Breast Lift Surgery


text:
Vice President Ross continues to defy the Grant administration when she hires Olivia Pope to defend a woman in the Navy in the season 4 finale of "Scandal."
Thursday, May 7 at 9:00 PM on ABC
Thursday, May 7 at 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 PM
Thursday, May 7 at 8:00 PM
Thursday, May 7 at 1:00 PM
An uptight and by-the-book cop (Reese Witherspoon) tries to protect the sexy and outgoing widow (Sofia Vergara) of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Friday, May 8 at 5:00 PM
Friday, May 8 at 12:00 AM
Friday, May 8 at 1:00 PM
Friday, May 8 at 3:30 AM
In this TV movie, Saoirse Ronan plays a girl who returns to her parents after being kidnapped 17 years prior.
Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 PM on Lifetime
Saturday, May 9 at 12:00 AM
Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, May 9 at 3:30 AM
Four years of revenging comes to a conclusion when "Revenge" airs its series finale on ABC on May 10.
Sunday, May 10 at 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, May 10 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 10 at 3:30 AM
Sunday, May 10 at 7:00 PM
The follow-up to beloved '90s series "Boy Meets World," Disney Channel's "Girl Meets World" premieres its second season on May 11.
Monday, May 11 at 8:30 PM on Disney Channel
Monday, May 11 at 8:00 PM
Monday, May 11 at 7:30 PM


text:
Ordering for a Team? Let our Team Division Help!
Item has a Minimum Qty
I use it on my face when I swim outdoor and it does not run off after 2 hours!
I used it on my face and it was more transparent then I thought it would be (and I'm tan). It worked well for the first 2 hours in the water but in the 3rd hour I felt I needed to apply it again.
Stuff works insane. No complaints at all. No burn either.
Get an alert when we add new styles of Watermans Applied Science! Simply sign up and we'll notify you.
Waterman's® Applied Science sunscreen is designed for athletes and individuals who truly believe that life in the shade is no life at all.
Known as some of the best sunscreens on the market, Waterman's® Applied Science sunscreens are scientifically formulated to protect you in high-intensity sun, water and wind conditions. Waterman's® Applied Science is so effective that world champions CJ Hobgood, Harley Clifford and Samantha McGlone are all active users and supporters. All Waterman's® Applied Science products have a zero migration formula that allows them to never bleed in your eyes, make your hands slippery, wear off prematurely or negatively affect your performance.
Waterman's® Applied Science is committed to giving people the option of spending all their time in the sun, without ever having to worry about any of the consequences.


text:
Got a tip for us? Let us know
Jan 29, 2013, 05:15 PM | #1 |
New sci-fi game: The Dark Reef
I've just wrapped the first episode of The Dark Reef, and you can get it online, free.
The Dark Reef is an underwater action/adventure game. It's also a new take on video games, with weekly updates continuing a fully immersive story. Deep in the Pacific Ocean, a secret military operation has uncovered something sinister. And the international research station "Dark Reef" is in its path! Its up to you to protect the station and its inhabitants while they race to unravel the origin and secrets of this mysterious new foe. Each week, a new episode will be released to subscribers, continuing that month's chapter in the story. Some episodes will put you in the pilot's seat, piloting powerful underwater assault craft. Some episodes will let you control massive underwater mechs. And some will even put you in a combat diving suit. You can buy a subscription for $5 a month, which gives you free access to all of the episodes released that month. And you can cancel at any time. Platform Requirements: Mac: Intel 10.5, Windows: XP, Linux : All current versions Website: http://www.theDarkReef.com/ Blog: http://theDarkReef.blogspot.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Thedarkreef/ Purchase: http://www.theDarkReef.com/ Screenshot1: http://www.theDarkReef.com/DarkReef1.png Screenshot2: http://www.theDarkReef.com/DarkReef2.png |
0 |
Jan 29, 2013, 05:19 PM | #2 |
Thanks for the heads up!
The modern business ethos: "I'm worth it, you're not, and I'm a glutton!" MBP, 2.2 GHz intel i7, Radeon HD 6750M, Bootcamp: W7.
PC: i5 4670k, 8GB RAM, Asus GTX670 (2GB VRAM), W7. |
0 |
Jan 29, 2013, 06:45 PM | #3 |
Have you submitted the game to Steam Greenlight?
24" iMac, 2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HD, ATI Radeon 2600 |
0 |
Tags |
undersea mac scifi game |
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
Similar Threads | ||||
thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
3D Sci-Fi Short Buildings for Game Design | Angryfly | Design and Graphics | 3 | Apr 29, 2013 12:27 PM |
3d Sci-Fi City Building for Game Design | Angryfly | Design and Graphics | 3 | Mar 18, 2013 08:49 PM |
"P.R.O.B.E." the sci-fi maze puzzle game. An universal app for iOS. | fludot | iPhone and iPod touch Apps | 0 | Feb 1, 2013 01:03 AM |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:42 AM.


text:
Skip Navigation | Outside the UK? | Basket
Usborne Children's Books
The official web site of Usborne Publishing
Usborne Very First Reading is an exciting series of books for children who are just starting to learn to read. It offers imaginative rhyming stories, irresistible illustrations, the enjoyment of shared reading with an adult and the support of a well-researched framework.
Click here to visit the 'Very First Reading' mini site
15 hardback books in slipcase: £74.85
© Copyright 2015 Usborne Publishing. Web design & Development by Semantic


text:
NDP-Liberal merger RSS
Liberal critic for democratic reform Stephane Dion believes a union of progressives in Canada is probably not in the cards.
The former political scientist, in Vancouver Friday giving speeches and meeting with environmental groups, says he's doubtful the party of Tommy Douglas and the party of Wilfrid Laurier ever will come together to try to defeat Stephen Harper's majority Conservative government.
Speculation about merger has been reignited by the win last week of the NDP ... Read More …


text:
Click the image below to watch the video:
- Aug 9th 2011 at 9:00AM
- 3
Bill Nye The Science Guy Talks Autonomous Cars
As kids, many of us were conditioned to develop an affinity for Bill Nye. Think about it. If you were watching his popular educational show Bill Nye The Science Guy it meant either one of two things: you were sitting at home enjoying a strong 90's-era lineup of after-school programming on PBS, or your science teacher didn't show up for class again and you were actually watching TV in school. Either way, you were happy.
So, you can imagine our excitement when we heard that Bill Nye would be appearing on AOL's You've Got video series to share some thoughts on autonomous cars. Mr. Nye, you had us at "Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!"
Click the image below to watch the video:
Click the image below to watch the video:
From TechCrunch & EngadgetFrom our partners
2015 Ford Mustang
MSRP: $23,800 - $46,1702015 Jeep Cherokee
MSRP: $23,095 - $30,8952015 Subaru Forester
MSRP: $22,195 - $33,0952015 Toyota Highlander
MSRP: $29,665 - $44,0402015 Honda Accord